HIST372 - HIST FOREIGN AID IN AFRC

Description:

This course examines the history, politics, and significance of foreign aid to
Africa since the late 19th century. While we do not typically think about the
European colonial period in Africa in terms of 'foreign aid,' that era
introduced ideas and institutions which formed the foundations for modern aid
policies and practices. So we start there and move forward into more
contemporary times. In addition to examining the objectives behind foreign
assistance and the intentions of donors and recipients, we will look at some
of the consequences (intended or unintended) of various forms of foreign aid
to Africa over the past century. While not designed to be a comprehensive
history of development theory, of African economics, or of international aid
organizations, the course will touch on all of these topics. Previous course
work on Africa is strongly advised.